Teachers and students return to the classroom next month

Teachers and students across the island will be returning to the classroom for face-to-face learning next month. Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw made the announcement during a post-cabinet news conference this evening. Effective April 19, the start of the trinity term, teaching and auxiliary staff will have to return to school while students in Class […]

BPSA appeals to Government to delay minimum wage increase

The Barbados Private Sector Association says while it supports an increase in the national minimum wage, it wants government to delay implementation. It also wants to review the amount of money being proposed. Chairman of the Association, Edward Clarke, says many businesses can’t afford the hike right now, especially after the impact of the COVID-19 […]